Suspect arrested in connection with a string of burglaries in Wilmington, Del.

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WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with a string of burglaries in Wilmington, Delaware.

Investigators say they took 50-year-old Jimmie Hayes into custody on Wednesday after an attempted burglary on West 4th Street.

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They also say they uncovered the proceeds from several burglary incidents in the area.

Police allege that Hayes is responsible for a total of nine burglary incidents and two attempted burglaries on the west side of I-95.



The burglaries and attempted burglaries happened between April 5 and April 27.

Surveillance videos captured some of the windows of those businesses being smashed.

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